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No. 9 Kansas Upsets Top-Ranked Arizona 82-78
The Jayhawks hand the Wildcats their first loss of the season in a close matchup.
Feb. 9, 2026 at 10:55pm
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The No. 9 ranked Kansas Jayhawks defeated the previously unbeaten and top-ranked Arizona Wildcats 82-78 in a close game played in Lawrence, Kansas. This marks the first loss of the season for the Wildcats, who came into the game with a perfect 20-0 record.
Why it matters
This upset victory over the nation's top-ranked team is a significant win for the Jayhawks, who are looking to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the college basketball season. The loss for Arizona ends their undefeated start and raises questions about their ability to maintain their ranking and tournament positioning.
The details
The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to pull away. Kansas was led by a balanced scoring attack, with four players scoring in double figures. Arizona's star player, Bennedict Mathurin, had a game-high 25 points but it wasn't enough to overcome the Jayhawks' stifling defense.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The players
Kansas Jayhawks
The No. 9 ranked college basketball team from the University of Kansas.
Arizona Wildcats
The previously unbeaten and top-ranked college basketball team from the University of Arizona.
Bennedict Mathurin
The star player for the Arizona Wildcats, who scored a game-high 25 points in the loss.
What they’re saying
“This was a huge win for our team and our program. We knew we had to bring our A-game to beat the number one team in the country, and our guys really stepped up.”
— Bill Self, Head Coach, Kansas Jayhawks
“It's disappointing to see our undefeated start come to an end, but credit to Kansas, they played a great game and deserved the win. We'll learn from this and come back stronger.”
— Tommy Lloyd, Head Coach, Arizona Wildcats
What’s next
The Jayhawks will look to build on this signature win as they continue their conference play, while the Wildcats will aim to rebound and regain their top ranking in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
This thrilling matchup between two of college basketball's powerhouses lived up to the hype, with the Jayhawks pulling off the upset to hand the Wildcats their first loss of the season. The win boosts Kansas' NCAA tournament resume and shows they can compete with the nation's elite teams.
